Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

Discusses defining moments in American history.

Moon Landing

Hale left a bright teaching career when he went to fight in the Revolutionary War. He was a good, well-liked officer and soon volunteered to take on difficult assignments.

Nathan Hale

Describes the life of the school teacher turned Revolutionary War soldier who served as an American spy and was captured and eventually executed by the British army.

An introduction to the life and career of the Polish chemist Marie Curie.

Scientist

Marie Curie

A biography of Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, grew up in Hong Kong, returned to the U.S. and became a famous martial arts actor until his untimely death at age 32.

Bruce Lee

This new series explores the lives of the men and women who had a profound influence on the shaping of the world--particularly the ways in which the sciences, arts, and letters are perceived by the modern observer, Ideally suited for school reports, these books are fully documented, with sidebars that provide background information about each subject. This series meets world history curriculum standards.

Artist, Inventor, and Renaissance Man

Leonardo Da Vinci

In December 2001, Kofi A Annan and the United Nations organization received the Nobel Peace Prize. Annan, the secretary-general of the United Nations, focuses on this leader's efforts to strengthen and revitalize the United Nations and bring it into the 21st century. Born in Kumasi, Ghana, in 1938, Annan joined the United Nations in 1962.

Guiding the United Nations

Kofi Annan

Traces the life of the American Revolutionary War patriot, Molly Pitcher.

Molly Pitcher

A biography of television journalist Katie Couric that discusses her childhood, education, accomplishments and struggles, and other related topics; and includes photographs, a timeline, and an interview with Maria Brennan.

Groundbreaking TV Journalist

Katie Couric

In addition to being queen consort of both Louis VII of France and Henry II of England, she was also the mother of Richard I the Lion-Heart and John of England.

Heroine of the Middle Ages

Eleanor of Aquitaine

From the day she laced up her first pair of skates, Michelle Kwan knew she belonged on the ice. When she was 7 years old, she vowed that she would one day be an Olympic skater, and went straight to work on making her dream come true. By the time she was 12, she was already competing with top skaters from around the world. At age 15, Kwan won her first national and world titles. And in 1998, she made skating history at the U.S. Championships when she received 15 perfect scores for presentation in her long and short programs, the most perfect scores ever for a female skater. Michelle Kwan is the story of a gifted young athlete whose determination and focus have enabled her to become the most decorated skater in U.S. history. Though the only medal ever to elude her was the Olympic gold, Kwan remains a true champion, and she has shown just as much grace in her setbacks as she has on the ice. Her positive attitude has earned her the reputation of sports' ultimate class act, and it is sure to inspire readers of this engaging new volume.

Michelle Kwan

Profiles the life and career of figure skating champion Michelle Kwan.

William H. Goetzmann

This Portuguese navigator's initial voyage to India in 1497-1499 opened up the sea route from Western Europe to the East by way of the Cape of Good Hope. This changed the world's balance of power and helped make his home country one of the richest and pow

Vasco Da Gama and the Sea Route to India

Robbed of three of her five senses at a young age, Helen Keller worked as a crusader for the education of the deaf and blind, and helped disabled people around the world find hope. At 19 months old, Keller suddenly lost her ability to see and hear, leaving her deaf, dumb, and mute. She was left to live in darkness and silence until a young teacher named Anne Sullivan used groundbreaking methods to teach Keller not only how to read and write, but even how to speak. An intelligent young woman, she was the first deaf-blind person to graduate from college. This miraculous woman's life became a symbol of triumph over adversity, and her story stands as a testament to the idea that any obstacle can be overcome.

Rachel A. Koestler-Grack

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